Dad Does Sweetest Thing To Comfort Dog After Daughter Goes To College

Ever since Annie Shi moved away to attend college last fall, things just haven't been the same back home. Her parents miss her dearly, of course, but they understand that's the way things go.

Annie's dog, Tara, meanwhile, has been having a little more trouble accepting her absence. After all, the two of them have always been the best of friends — cozying up together in bed to sleep each night.

After heading off to school, Annie asked that her parents send regular updates to let her know how Tara is doing — and that's how she learned that the pup has had some trouble coping with her being gone.

Tara certainly gets plenty of love from her mom and dad, but still seeks out Annie's company in vain.

"She misses me," Annie told The Dodo. "She has been getting my parents to open the door to my room for her while I'm away."

The specialness of Tara's tender little vigil for her friend wasn't lost on Annie's dad. So, rather than let the dog keep finding the bedroom sadly vacant, he's begun making it a welcoming place once more — by using it as his office.

Adding his comforting presence has made all the difference for the dog.

"Tara won't stay in the room if there's no one with her, so Dad has been working in my room every day," Annie said.